OtterBox iPod Touch (5th Gen/6th Gen/7th /Gen) Defender Series Case - Coal, Rugged & Durable, with Port Protection, Includes Holster Clip Kickstand

Although I love my iPod Touch, I am not much of a fan of the super thin trend as I find it hard to hold onto the thinner phones (and this Touch). After dropping the Touch half a dozen times, I thought that a case would be a good way to both protect the Touch and make it easier to hold. Since I like the Otterbox on my Note 5 so much, I thought I'd try it for the Touch. This is another great product.On the plus side, the dual case system is really, really solid, with great fit and finish, and superb attention to detail. All of the cutouts are positioned exactly right, the buttons are just a tiny bit harder to push (which is a plus as it prevents accidental presses). I also liked the screen protector built into the inner half of the case system. It provides decent protection from scratches, and still provides good touch and feel with the screen. Most importantly for me, this makes the iPod much easier to hold, with a nice, slightly rubbery feel. I haven't dropped the iPod once wince I got it, but I know it will provide great protection if I do drop it again.The only real negative I can find with the case is that it seems to allow a bit more dust between the screen protector and the Touch screen, although it isn't horrible.. I'd buy Otterbox for any device I own, and on balance, I think this was the perfect case for my iPod Touch.

My son wanted this Otterbox IPod case for a very long time. I purchased this one for him as a gift. The price was right so I added it to his box of Christmas goodies. As soon as he receives it, I will update my review.UPDATE: 12/28/16 - It fits his IPod perfectly. All the buttons and cutouts match perfectly and it the tempered glass screen protector he has on the IPod does not affect the way the case fits or how it functions with two screen protectors on it. The flexible rubberized covers for the charging ports open and close easily. The textured rubberized case makes it easy to hold with minimal slipping to avoid dropping the device. Overall, this case was a great purchase and my son really likes it.All of my product reviews are based on my own or my families’ personal experiences and are honest and fair. I appreciate you taking the time to read my review and please select the appropriate button if you found this review helpful or not and leave any comments which may help me write a better review for consumers such as yourself.

This is my second otterbox they are well built and for perfectly. My touch is now shielded from any harm should I drop it. Nice rubber, easy to grip.

It protects the iPod very well. It has an inner shell case with a built-in screen protector that completely enclosed the iPod. On top of this case, there is has a hard rubber enclosure which keeps the inner enclosure in place and which provide excellent overall protection against external shocks.It looks good, does not make the iPod bulky, and provides a good grip to minimize the chance of slipping from your hand.Some reviewers complained about dust get under the screen protector. I have not noticed dust accumulation yet but it is not that difficult to occasionally remove the hard rubber shield and clean the iPod screen and the underside of the Otterbox screen shield.The major complaint I have is that Otterbox screen shield isolates the unit from the user too much. First the rigidity of the screen protector and the air gap below it make the unit a bit insensitive to the touch (especially along the edges) and it often requires multiple presses to launch apps. Another reviewer apparently cut out the screen protector. I might consider doing that and replacing it with a Tech Armor screen protector. That should also solve any potential dust problem.Second, the physical buttons can be rather difficult to push. The home-screen button is not that difficult to push; but the on/off button and the volume buttons require some effort.But given the protection it offers, the Otterbox case is still highly recommended.**UPDATE (6/27/2014)**I removed the OtterBox's screen protector (It's just glued in and comes out without any damage.) I replaced it with the Tech Armor screen protector. Great improvement! No dust accumulation, clearer view, and better response to touch. Only possible downside is slight decrease in screen protection when dropped.

I have tried other, cheaper products and I can say with certainty, it is worth spending more money to get a quality case. I put a glass screen protect on my ipod before i put it in this case. The case has a thin plastic screen cover, but i am more on the cautious side and would rather replace the glass screen protector than the actual ipod screen. It works well with the glass protector on it. I have no issues. I hope that i do not drop my ipod touch (6th gen) but if i do, I feel that by having it in this case I have given it all the protection I can. I am sure the case is NOT waterproof. Don't drop it in the pool or hot tub! But, other than that, I am very happy with my purchase.

Pros: Price, Feels like it can take a heavy beating.Cons: This case is pretty big. It doubles the width of the ipod. Make sure your pockets can accommodate for it. The case makes it a bit harder to remove the headphone jack and the lightning cable because there's less of the cable to grip. As far as the lightning cable goes, however, it is Apple's fault that they made the cable very slick and difficult to get any traction on.Other thoughts: I have dropped and dinged my ipods many times. All of which were in an Otterbox case. The case suffers some scratches here and there, but the ipod survived and perfect condition! If you want the best protection for your ipod, get an Otterbox. And you will want to order here since the prices elsewhere are almost double this.Also one should note that the screen protector that comes with this is attached to the case itself. You don't attach it to the screen. Not sure if it's a pro or con. I personally would prefer it to not be there, but it would be easy to remove it and use a different screen protector.